Without dance, we would not be who we are as humans. For as long as we can remember, we have danced, whether spontaneously, organized, ritually, or on festive occasions. Being in motion is a central experience of human existence. This volume reflects the relevance of dance for human self-understanding and complements the exhibition of the same name, "dance! How we move ourselves and the world." In addition to the leading essays by renowned authors, this accompanying volume offers a richly illustrated journey through the choreography of the exhibition. Artworks, music videos, film documentaries of legendary dance performances, and multimedia installations bring the world of dances and dancers to life: from Pina Bausch to Bollywood, William Forsythe to flash mobs, from Michael Jackson to the Irish jig, from Gret Palucca to punk.